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Carved Wooden Indian

Verna Tallman

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a Native American man. He is adorned with a headdress featuring feathers, and his upper body is wrapped in a draped fabric, leaving his right shoulder bare, while his left hand is placed firmly across his chest. The lower part of his attire includes a short skirt and moccasin-style footwear. The sculpture is primarily colored in shades of gold and bronze, giving it a metallic appearance. The figure stands on a rectangular base that appears to mimic a wooden texture. The statue is designed at a size relatable to human scale, capturing the detailed features and attire of the figure with a realistic touch.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3294 × 4554 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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